Karim, US

Aftab Karim, Burton, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120316482	ORTHOTIC BONE STIMULATOR - The invention relates to an orthotic bone stimulator and the methods of use pertaining thereto.	12-13-2012

Aftab S. Karim, Armonk, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140128906	Method and Apparatus for Cutting Embolic Coils - The invention relates to a hand held microsurgical apparatus for cutting metallic embolic coils and the methods pertaining thereto.	05-08-2014

Aftab S. Karim, Burton, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130211442	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CUTTING EMBOLIC COILS - The invention relates to a hand held microsurgical apparatus for cutting metallic embolic coils and the methods pertaining thereto.	08-15-2013

Aftab S. Karim, Flint, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110245875	SUBLAMINAR WIRED SCREWED DEVICE FOR SPINAL FUSION - The invention relates to an anchoring device to be used for stabilizing the spine and the methods pertaining thereto.	10-06-2011

Ahsanul Karim, Canton, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110265473	EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM - An exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system for a vehicle is provided. The EGR system includes a turbine fluidly coupled downstream of an exhaust manifold and an EGR conduit including a first port coupled to an exhaust passage directly downstream of the turbine, an axis of the first port arrange at a non-perpendicular angle with respect to the rotation axis of the turbine and a second port coupled to an intake system.	11-03-2011
20130232971	TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSOR INLET FLOW CONTROL - Systems and methods for controlling compressor inlet flow in a turbocharger of an engine are described. In one example, a method for controlling a compressor inlet flow of an engine turbocharger system comprises: directing air from a high pressure source to an inlet upstream of a compressor wheel via a conduit coupled to the inlet and the high pressure source, where the conduit is obliquely coupled to the inlet.	09-12-2013
20130247880	VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM PURGE VALVE AND METHOD - A canister purge valve, fuel vapor recovery system, and method are provided. The canister purge valve may include an inlet port configured to be coupled with an inlet line to receive a fluid from a vapor-recovery canister. The canister purge valve may also include an outlet having two or more exit ports configured to be coupled with a common exit line to pass the fluid to an engine. In this way, improved mixing may be achieved without substantially increasing flow resistance and/or noise.	09-26-2013
20130343886	TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSOR NOISE REDUCTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A turbocharger and a method are disclosed. The turbocharger includes a casing having an inlet end and an outlet end. A flow passage within the casing may have a substantially continuous inner surface and may be configured to pass inlet air from the inlet end to the outlet end. A compressor wheel may be located in the casing and may have at least one main blade and may be configured to rotate within the casing to compress the inlet air. A flow disrupting feature on the casing may be configured to disrupt the continuity of the inner surface and may be located at a leading edge of the at least one main blade. The flow disrupting feature may be closed to upstream communication with the flow passage except via the flow passage.	12-26-2013
20140076286	PURGE VALVE NOISE ATTENUATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A vapor purge valve in an engine is provided. The vapor purge valve includes a purge valve inlet, a purge valve outlet, and a muffler including a housing at least partially enclosing a diffuser in fluidic communication with the purge valve inlet and the purge valve outlet.	03-20-2014
20150285250	NOISE-REDUCTION MECHANISM FOR OIL PUMP - A noise-reduction mechanism is coupled to a portion of an oil-pump system and includes various tunable components that are configurable to affect specific frequency ranges of noise within the system. The mechanism includes a series of channels that are coupled to a portion of the oil-pump system (e.g., outlet tube) and are coupled to a reservoir.	10-08-2015
20150369254	TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSOR NOISE REDUCTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A turbocharger and a method are disclosed. The turbocharger includes a casing having an inlet end and an outlet end. A flow passage within the casing may have a substantially continuous inner surface and may be configured to pass inlet air from the inlet end to the outlet end. A compressor wheel may be located in the casing and may have at least one main blade and may be configured to rotate within the casing to compress the inlet air. A flow disrupting feature on the casing may be configured to disrupt the continuity of the inner surface and may be located at a leading edge of the at least one main blade. The flow disrupting feature may be closed to upstream communication with the flow passage except via the flow passage.	12-24-2015

Alamgir Karim, Akron, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140131912	SUPPRESSION OF DEWETTING OF POLYMER FILMS VIA INEXPENSIVE SOFT LITHOGRAPY - A method for producing a patterned polymer film on a substrate includes the steps of coating a substrate with a polymer film; placing a patterned mask onto the surface of the polymer film, the patterned mask having at least one pattern section of dimensions less than the capillary wavelength of the polymer film; annealing the polymer film by either solvent annealing or temperature-based annealing, which involves raising the temperature of the polymer film above its glass transition temperature, the step of annealing causing the polymer film to conform to the dimensions of the at least one pattern section of dimensions less than the capillary wavelength of the polymer film, thereby forming a patterned polymer film; and removing the patterned mask from the patterned polymer film.	05-15-2014
20150298405	FABRICATION OF DIRECTIONALLY ORIENTED BLOCK COPOLYMER FILMS - Directionally oriented block copolymer films and zone annealing processes for producing directionally oriented block films are provided. The zone annealing processes include methods of inducing horizontally oriented block copolymers through a soft sheer process and methods of inducing vertically oriented block copolymers via sharp dynamic zone annealing. The zone annealing processes are capable of both small and large scale production of directionally oriented block films. The cold zone annealing processes are also capable of being combined with graphoepitaxy methods.	10-22-2015

Altaii Karim, Harrisonburg, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090314279	Solar tracking sensor array - The present invention provides an apparatus and method for solar tracking. The solar tracking sensor array and method so disclosed can be used with any device that requires a specific orientation to the sun for optimal operation. The system relies upon a sun tracking mechanism which includes a plurality of phototransistors configured in a particular manner. The apparatus can further be used with an analog sensor circuit which is also disclosed herein. Although the device and method are disclosed in conjunction with a solar tracking device, which includes the analog sensor circuit, a drive assembly, and a power source, these components may be used independently of one another.	12-24-2009
20090315489	Shape memory alloy motor - The invention discloses a novel and efficient drive mechanism for use in a variety of applications. This novel mechanism replaces traditional stepper motors or another analogous art with shape memory alloys. The drive mechanism so disclosed provides substantial operational benefits over conventional motors and other such traditional drive mechanisms that would be used in similar applications. The drive mechanism includes a high gear-ratio worm gear and worm drive which further provides precise, controlled movement of an output shaft. In the illustrative use elaborated upon herein, the motor is used to drive a photovoltaic panel so that the panel may remain in appropriate alignment with the sun throughout the day.	12-24-2009
20110232419	Shape memory alloy motor - The invention discloses a novel and efficient drive mechanism for use in a variety of applications. This novel mechanism replaces traditional stepper motors or another analogous art with shape memory alloys. The drive mechanism so disclosed provides substantial operational benefits over conventional motors and other such traditional drive mechanisms that would be used in similar applications. The drive mechanism includes a high gear-ratio worm gear and worm drive which further provides precise, controlled movement of an output shaft. In the illustrative use elaborated upon herein, the motor is used to drive a photovoltaic panel so that the panel may remain in appropriate alignment with the sun throughout the day.	09-29-2011

Anwarul Karim, Peoria, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100154416	CROSSOVER EXHAUST DUCT - A crossover for ducting exhaust produced by an engine. The crossover includes a front inside passage and rear outside passage. The front inside passage is configured to direct exhaust from one or more cylinders associated with a front of the engine to an inside volute of a turbocharger turbine. The rear outside passage is configured to direct exhaust from one or more cylinders associated with a rear of the engine to an outside volute of the turbocharger turbine. The inside volute is closer to the rear of the engine than the outside volute is.	06-24-2010

Douglas P. Karim, Irvine, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090285722	Collection container assembly with nanocomposite barrier coating - An evacuated container assembly suitable for use in connection with blood collection including: (a) a container member formed of a first polymeric material and having a sidewall and one or more openings; (b) a nanocomposite barrier coating disposed on the container member having a thickness of up to about 30 microns and being derived from an aqueous dispersion including (i) a dispersed barrier matrix polymer; and (ii) a substantially exfoliated silicate filler having an aspect ratio of more than 50; and (c) one or more sealing members disposed in the opening(s) operative to hermetically seal the cavity; wherein the cavity is evacuated and maintains a pressure below atmospheric pressure and exhibits a draw volume loss lower than that of a like assembly without a nanocomposite barrier film by a factor of at least 1.5.	11-19-2009

Douglas P. Karim, Green Brook, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090062450	Barrier coating a non-elastomeric polymer and a dispersed layered filler in a liquid carrier and coated articles - Barrier coating mixtures contain in a carrier liquid, (a) a non-elastomeric polymer; (b) an exfoliated layered platelet-like silicate filler which may or may not have been acid or base treated that has not been functionalized with organic cations having an aspect ratio greater than 25; and (c) at least one additive, wherein the total solids content is less than 30% and the amount of filler is between 5% to about 60% of the total solids content. Coated articles and containers, freestanding films and packaging films are produced using the barrier coating mixtures. Methods of manufacturing such coated products are also encompassed.	03-05-2009
20120208034	FILMS AND ARTICLES HAVING A BARRIER COATING DERIVED FROM CONCENTRATED AQUEOUS NANOCOMPOSITE DISPERSIONS - Films or other articles having a barrier coating derived from a concentrated nanocomposite dispersion which includes a silicate filler and a matrix polymer dispersed in an aqueous medium. The dispersions are condensed by selectively removing liquid therefrom to provide high solids coating formulations.	08-16-2012

Faraydon O. Karim, Round Rock, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090133022	Multiprocessing apparatus, system and method - An apparatus to isolate a main memory in a multiprocessor computer is provided. The apparatus include a master processor and a management device communicating with the master processor. One or more slave processors communicate with the master processor and the management device. A volatile memory also communicates with the management device and the main memory communicating with the volatile memory. This Abstract is provided for the sole purpose of complying with the Abstract requirement rules that allow a reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure contained herein. This Abstract is submitted with the explicit understanding that it will not be used to interpret or to limit the scope or the meaning of the claims.	05-21-2009

Felix Karim, Walnut Creek, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090023652	POLYCATIONIC CALCIUM MODULATOR PEPTIDES FOR THE TREATMENT OF HYPERPARATHYROIDISM AND HYPERCALCEMIC DISORDERS - The present invention provides methods and kits for treating hyperparathyroidism, bone disease and/or hypercalcemic disorders. In particular, methods for lowering serum PTH and serum calcium using polycationic calcium modulator peptides are provided. The calcium modulator peptides can be used to treat subjects having, for example: primary, secondary or tertiary hyperparathyroidism; hypercalcemia of malignancy; metastatic bone disease; or osteoporosis.	01-22-2009
20100311671	TRANSDERMAL DELIVERY OF PKC MODULATORY PEPTIDES THROUGH MICROPORATED SKIN - Disclosed herein are methods for transdermal delivery of PKC modulatory peptides. Generally, methods comprise the delivery of an isozyme specific PKC peptide modulator through skin that has been microporated, e.g., with an array of microneedles. Such methods may be used to administer therapeutically effective amounts of an isozyme selective PKC peptide inhibitor or activator.	12-09-2010
20110028394	THERAPEUTIC AGENTS FOR REDUCING PARATHYROID HORMONE LEVELS - Compounds having activity for lowering parathyroid hormone levels are described. In one embodiment, the compounds are comprised of a contiguous sequence of subunits, X	02-03-2011
20120178688	THERAPEUTIC AGENTS FOR REDUCING PARATHYROID HORMONE LEVELS - Compounds having activity for lowering parathyroid hormone levels are described. In one embodiment, the compounds are comprised of a contiguous sequence of subunits, X	07-12-2012
20130150297	THERAPEUTIC AGENTS FOR REDUCING PARATHYROID HORMONE LEVELS - Compounds having activity for lowering parathyroid hormone levels are described. In one embodiment, the compounds are comprised of a contiguous sequence of subunits, X	06-13-2013
20130150301	THERAPEUTIC AGENTS FOR REGULATING SERUM PHOSPHORUS - Methods for modulating serum phosphorus levels are described, wherein calcimimetic agents are administered to a subject in need thereof. In one embodiment, the compound is cinacalcet, and in other embodiments the compound is comprised of a contiguous sequence of subunits, X	06-13-2013
20150175664	THERAPEUTIC AGENTS FOR REDUCING PARATHYROID HORMONE LEVELS - Compounds having activity for lowering parathyroid hormone levels are described. In one embodiment, the compounds are comprised of a contiguous sequence of subunits, X	06-25-2015

Felix D. Karim, Walnut Creek, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080213247	Mbms as Modifiers of Branching Morphogenesis and Methods of Use - Human MBM genes are identified as modulators of branching morphogenesis, and thus are therapeutic targets for disorders associated with defective branching morphogenesis function. Methods for identifying modulators of branching morphogenesis, comprising screening for agents that modulate the activity of MBM are provided.	09-04-2008
20080317738	Mylks as Modifiers of Branching Morphogenesis and Methods of Use - Human MYLK genes are identified as modulators of branching morphogenesis, and thus are therapeutic targets for disorders associated with defective branching morphogenesis function. Methods for identifying modulators of branching morphogenesis, comprising screening for agents that modulate the activity of MYLK are provided.	12-25-2008

Hasan Ui Karim, Simpsonville, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120098276	DRY 3-WAY CATALYTIC REDUCTION OF GAS TURBINE NOX - A power generation system capable of eliminating NO components in the exhaust gas by using a 3-way catalyst, comprising a gas compressor to increase the pressure of ambient air fed to the system; a combustor capable of oxidizing a mixture of fuel and compressed air to generate an expanded, high temperature exhaust gas; a turbine that uses the force of the high temperature gas; an exhaust gas recycle (EGR) stream back to the combustor; a 3-way catalytic reactor downstream of the gas turbine engine outlet which treats the exhaust gas stream to remove substantially all of the NO	04-26-2012

Hasan Ul Karim, Simpsonville, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090056334	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FUEL AND AIR MIXING IN A GAS TURBINE - A gas turbine system including a source of gas coupled to a source of fuel wherein the gas and the fuel are combined to form a mixture of gas and fuel prior to the mixture being introduced to a fuel nozzle of the gas turbine system.	03-05-2009
20090284013	Dry 3-way catalytic reduction of gas turbine NOx - A power generation system capable of eliminating NO, components in the exhaust gas by using a 3-way catalyst, comprising a gas compressor to increase the pressure of ambient air fed to the system; a combustor capable of oxidizing a mixture of fuel and compressed air to generate an expanded, high temperature exhaust gas; a gas turbine engine that uses the force of the high temperature gas; an exhaust gas recycle (EGR) stream back to the combustor; a 3-way catalytic reactor downstream of the gas turbine engine outlet which treats the exhaust gas stream to remove substantially all of the NO	11-19-2009
20130276450	COMBUSTOR APPARATUS FOR STOICHIOMETRIC COMBUSTION - Gas turbine combustor with a specific fuel and oxidizer flow arrangement which provides high combustion efficiency for stoichiometric diffusion combustion in gas turbine applications operating with oxygen deficient working fluids.	10-24-2013

Hassan Ul Karim, Simpsonville, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120159959	System and Method for Fuel and Air Mixing in a Gas Turbine - A gas turbine system including a source of gas coupled to a source of fuel wherein the gas and the fuel are combined to form a mixture of gas and fuel prior to the mixture being introduced to a fuel nozzle of the gas turbine system.	06-28-2012

Ishtak Karim, San Jose, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110233050	MAGNETIC LENSING TO IMPROVE DEPOSITION UNIFORMITY IN A PHYSICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION (PVD) PROCESS - A physical vapor deposition (PVD) system includes a chamber and a plurality of electromagnetic coils arranged around the chamber. First and second annular bands of permanent magnets are arranged around the chamber with poles oriented perpendicular to a magnetic field imposed by the electromagnetic coils. Each of the permanent magnets in the first annular band is arranged with poles having a first polarity closest to a central axis of the chamber. Each of the permanent magnets in the second annular band is arranged anti-parallel with respect to the permanent magnets in the first annular band.	09-29-2011
20120070589	CREATION OF MAGNETIC FIELD (VECTOR POTENTIAL) WELL FOR IMPROVED PLASMA DEPOSITION AND RESPUTTERING UNIFORMITY - A physical vapor deposition (PVD) system includes a chamber and a target arranged in a target region of the chamber. A pedestal has a surface for supporting a substrate and is arranged in a substrate region of the chamber. A transfer region is located between the target region and the substrate region. N coaxial coils are arranged in a first plane parallel to the surface of the pedestal and below the pedestal. M coaxial coils are arranged adjacent to the pedestal. N currents flow in a first direction in the N coaxial coils, respectively, and M currents flow in a second direction in the M coaxial coils that is opposite to the first direction, respectively.	03-22-2012
20120228125	CREATION OF MAGNETIC FIELD (VECTOR POTENTIAL) WELL FOR IMPROVED PLASMA DEPOSITION AND RESPUTTERING UNIFORMITY - A physical vapor deposition (PVD) system includes N coaxial coils arranged in a first plane parallel to a substrate-supporting surface of a pedestal in a chamber of a PVD system and below the pedestal. M coaxial coils are arranged adjacent to the pedestal. Plasma is created in the chamber. A magnetic field well is created above a substrate by supplying N currents to the N coaxial coils, respectively, and M currents to the M coaxial coils, respectively. The N currents flow in a first direction in the N coaxial coils and the M second currents flow in a second direction in the M coaxial coils that is opposite to the first direction. A recessed feature on the substrate arranged on the pedestal is filled with a metal-containing material by PVD using at least one operation with high density plasma having a fractional ionization of metal greater than 30%.	09-13-2012
20130206725	CREATION OF OFF-AXIS NULL MAGNETIC FIELD LOCUS FOR IMPROVED UNIFORMITY IN PLASMA DEPOSITION AND ETCHING - Disclosed are methods and associated apparatus for depositing layers of material on a substrate (e.g., a semiconductor substrate) using ionized physical vapor deposition (iPVD). Also disclosed are methods and associated apparatus for plasma etching (e.g., resputtering) layers of material on a semiconductor substrate.	08-15-2013
20140127912	PLASMA PROCESS ETCH-TO-DEPOSITION RATIO MODULATION VIA GROUND SURFACE DESIGN - Plasma deposition in which properties of a discharge plasma are controlled by modifying the grounding path of the plasma is potentially applicable in any plasma deposition environment, but finds particular use in ionized physical vapor deposition (iPVD) gapfill applications. Plasma flux ion energy and E/D ratio can be controlled by modifying the grounding path (grounding surface's location, shape and/or area). Control of plasma properties in this way can reduce or eliminate reliance on conventional costly and complicated RF systems for plasma control. For a high density plasma source, the ionization fraction and ion energy can be high enough that self-sputtering may occur even without any RF bias. And unlike RF induced sputtering, self-sputtering has narrow ion energy distribution, which provides better process controllability and larger process window for integration.	05-08-2014
20150163860	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR UNIFORM IRRADIATION USING SECONDARY IRRADIANT ENERGY FROM A SINGLE LIGHT SOURCE - A technique and apparatus are provided for supplying substantially uniform radiant heat energy to a semiconductor wafer in a load lock or process chamber using a light source and a set of radially-symmetric reflectors.	06-11-2015
20160056037	METHOD TO TUNE TIOX STOICHIOMETRY USING ATOMIC LAYER DEPOSITED TI FILM TO MINIMIZE CONTACT RESISTANCE FOR TIOX/TI BASED MIS CONTACT SCHEME FOR CMOS - Methods of depositing and tuning deposition of sub-stoichiometric titanium oxide are provided. Methods involve depositing highly pure and conformal titanium on a substrate in a chamber by (i) exposing the substrate to titanium tetraiodide, (ii) purging the chamber, (iii) exposing the substrate to a plasma, (iv) purging the chamber, (v) repeating (i) through (iv), and treating the deposited titanium on the substrate to form sub-stoichiometric titanium oxide. Titanium oxide may also be deposited prior to depositing titanium on the substrate. Treatments include substrate exposure to an oxygen source and/or annealing the substrate.	02-25-2016
20160056053	METHOD AND APPARATUS TO DEPOSIT PURE TITANIUM THIN FILM AT LOW TEMPERATURE USING TITANIUM TETRAIODIDE PRECURSOR - Methods of depositing highly conformal and pure titanium films at low temperatures are provided. Methods involve exposing a substrate to titanium tetraiodide, purging the chamber, exposing the substrate to a plasma, purging the chamber, and repeating these operations. Titanium films are deposited at low temperatures less than about 450° C.	02-25-2016

Jeffrey Karim, Mason, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110315585	Packaging System For Shipping, Storing, Displaying, And/Or Dispensing Absorbent Articles - A blank having panels and flaps, a carton foldably constructed from the blank, a polybag, and a packaging system that comprises the carton, the polybag, or both. The packaging systems comprise, among other things, certain tabs, flaps, cut out, and tear lines that allow absorbent articles contained in the several systems to be easily viewed and removed, while maintaining sufficient integrity of the packaging system.	12-29-2011

Khursheed Karim, Amherst, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100298611	PRODUCTION OF FERMENTIVE END PRODUCTSFROM CLOSTRIDIUM sp. - In one aspect, methods to enhance the production of ethanol and other fermentive end products from a wide variety of feedstocks by	11-25-2010

Md Anwarui Karim, Peoria, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130000287	EXHAUST MANIFOLD WITH SHIELDED COOLING - An exhaust manifold configured to be coupled to a cylinder head of an internal combustion engine includes a manifold section. The manifold section includes a manifold tube configured to receive exhaust gas from the cylinder head, and a water jacket tube at least partially defining a tube configured to receive cooling fluid. The manifold tube is received in the water jacket tube. The manifold section further includes a support in a gap between the manifold tube and the water jacket tube, and an adaptor tube coupled to the water jacket tube and configured to provide flow communication between the cylinder head and the manifold tube.	01-03-2013

Md Anwarul Karim, Peoria, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140116036	Modular Exhaust Manifold With Independent Sealing Of Exhaust Tube And Coolant Passage - An internal combustion engine includes a cylinder block defining at least one cylinder, and a cylinder head coupled to the cylinder block. A modular exhaust manifold is coupled to the cylinder head and is configured to receive exhaust gas from the cylinder head. The modular exhaust manifold includes a plurality of exhaust manifold segments coupled together along a common axis. Each of the exhaust manifold segments includes a segment of a water jacket tube defining a plurality of liquid coolant passages and a segment of an exhaust tube received within the water jacket tube segment. A joint between adjacent exhaust manifold segments includes a first sealing member configured to seal the exhaust tube at the joint and a second sealing member configured to seal at least one of the liquid coolant passages at the joint. The first and second sealing members are supported on and movable with different components.	05-01-2014
20140208726	Air Shielded Water Cooled Exhaust Manifold With Exhaust Tube Support - An internal combustion engine includes a cylinder block defining at least one cylinder, and a cylinder head coupled to the cylinder block. An exhaust manifold is coupled to the cylinder head and configured to receive exhaust gas from the cylinder head. The exhaust manifold includes a water jacket tube defining a plurality of liquid coolant passages and an exhaust tube received within the water jacket tube. The exhaust manifold also includes an air gap between the exhaust tube and the water jacket tube. A support mat is positioned in the air gap and compressed between an outer surface of the exhaust tube and an inner surface of the water jacket tube.	07-31-2014

Mohammad A. Karim, Norfolk, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130142424	Optical Pattern Recognition Technique - Disclosed is a distortion invariant system, method and computer readable medium for detecting the presence of one or more predefined targets in an input image. The input image and a synthetic discriminant function (SDF) reference image are correlated in a shift phase-encoded fringe-adjusted joint transform correlation (SPFJTC) correlator yielding a correlation output. A peak-to-clutter ratio (PCR) is determined for the correlation output and compared to a threshold value. A predefined target is present in the input image when the PCR is greater than or equal to the threshold value.	06-06-2013
20130148915	Optical Pattern Recognition Technique - Disclosed is a distortion invariant system, method and computer readable medium for detecting the presence of one or more predefined targets in an input image. The input image and a synthetic discriminant function (SDF) reference image are correlated in a shift phase-encoded fringe-adjusted joint transform correlation (SPFJTC) correlator yielding a correlation output. A peak-to-clutter ratio (PCR) is determined for the correlation output and compared to a threshold value. A predefined target is present in the input image when the PCR is greater than or equal to the threshold value.	06-13-2013

Mohammad A. Karim, Virginia Beach, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090297021	Optical pattern recognition technique - Disclosed is a distortion invariant system, method and computer readable medium for detecting the presence of one or more predefined targets in an input image. The input image and a synthetic discriminant function (SDF) reference image are correlated in a shift phase-encoded fringe-adjusted joint transform correlation (SPFJTC) correlator yielding a correlation output. A peak-to-clutter ratio (PCR) is determined for the correlation output and compared to a threshold value. A predefined target is present in the input image when the PCR is greater than or equal to the threshold value.	12-03-2009

Mohsin Karim, Irving, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110161304	DEPLOYMENT AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER - A system includes a first database configured to store agreement information corresponding to terms of an agreement between a service provider and a third party. A second database is configured to store records related to the agreement. A computing device is configured to compare the records to the agreement information to determine whether the service provider is in compliance with the terms of the agreement.	06-30-2011

Mohsin A. Karim, Plano, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130159862	AUTOMATED NETWORK INVENTORY USING A USER DEVICE - A system configured to receive a request to perform a survey on a piece of equipment associated with a network; and present, for display, a user interface that allows a user, of the user device, to enter equipment information, associated with the piece of equipment, where the equipment information includes information that uniquely identifies the piece of equipment, information associated with a location of the piece of equipment, or information that identifies ownership of the piece of equipment . The system is also configured to receive, via the user interface, the equipment information; and transmit the equipment information to a server device.	06-20-2013

Muhammad S. Karim, San Jose, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140176689	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ASSISTING THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED IN OBJECT RECOGNITION - An apparatus and method for assisting object recognition are provided. The method includes detecting at least one object in an image, determining which of the at least one object is selected by a user, providing feedback to the user so as to enable the user to center the selected object within the image, and capturing an image of the selected object in which the selected object is centered within the image.	06-26-2014

Munawar Karim, Fairport, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140061368	VERTICAL/SHORT TAKE-OFF AND LANDING PASSENGER AIRCRAFT - The present aircraft comprises a pair of spaced apart and parallelly disposed fuselages, a pair of wings, each wing is attached to an outer portion to each fuselage, a pyramid structure adapted to connect the pair of fuselages and an articulated propulsion system having a thrust axis, wherein the articulated propulsion system is pivotably attached to the pyramid structure and configured for angle of rotation of from about 0 degrees corresponding to the thrust axis disposed substantially parallel but at an offset to a longitudinal axis of the aircraft to about 90 degrees corresponding to the thrust axis disposed substantially at right angle to the longitudinal axis. The thrust axis substantially intersects the center of gravity when the thrust axis is disposed substantially at right angle to the longitudinal axis and the thruster is capable of angle of rotation of about 0 degrees or 90 degrees during take-off or landing.	03-06-2014

Muneeb Karim, Redmond, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110267259	RESHAPABLE CONNECTOR WITH VARIABLE RIGIDITY - An accessory is disclosed for use in a human-computer interface gaming or other application. The accessory can be held or otherwise interacted with by a user, where the accessory is sensed and displayed as a virtual object on a display. The virtual representation of the accessory may be an accurate recreation of the accessory, or it may be displayed as a virtual object appropriate to the gaming or other application. The real world accessory is flexible and may be morphed into a variety of forms to better suit a wide array of uses. This accessory may also serve as a platform upon which other accessories can be mounted to enhance user experience.	11-03-2011

Muneeb Iqbal Karim, Redmond, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110309919	Providing Directional Force Feedback In Freespace - Technology is presented for generating directional force feedback in free space to a user using a mass rotatable about a movable axis. The mass and movable axis are responsive to a control signal to generate a force vector having a direction and a magnitude in three-dimensional space to provide feedback to the user. The force vector is created in response to an event in application executing in a processing device. The force vector represents feedback regarding an event in the application.	12-22-2011
20110310002	FREE SPACE DIRECTIONAL FORCE FEEDBACK APPARATUS - A directional feedback device generating a directional force feedback in free space. The device includes a force generation structure including a rotatable mass creating a physical force vector in three dimensional space. A wireless communication device and a control system communicatively coupled to the wireless communication device and the force generation system are provided. The control system receives a definition of the physical force vector to be generated from an application executing in a processing device. The control system provides instructions to the force generation system to generate the physical force vector using the force generation structure. The force generation system, the wireless communication device and the control system are encloses in a housing.	12-22-2011

M. Ziaul Karim, San Jose, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090324829	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING UNIFORM GAS DELIVERY TO A REACTOR - A gas distribution system for a reactor having at least two distinct gas source orifice arrays displaced from one another along an axis defined by a gas flow direction from the gas source orifice arrays towards a work-piece deposition surface such that at least a lower one of the gas source orifice arrays is located between a higher one of the gas source orifice arrays and the work-piece deposition surface. Orifices in the higher one of the gas source orifice arrays may spaced an average of 0.2-0.8 times a distance between the higher one of the gas source orifice arrays and the work-piece deposition surface, while orifices in the lower one of the gas source orifice arrays may be spaced an average of 0.1-0.4 times a distance between the higher one of the gas source orifice arrays and the work-piece deposition surface.	12-31-2009
20110253046	APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING UNIFORM GAS DELIVERY TO A REACTOR - A gas distribution system for a reactor having at least two distinct gas source orifice arrays displaced from one another along an axis defined by a gas flow direction from the gas source orifice arrays towards a work-piece deposition surface such that at least a lower one of the gas source orifice arrays is located between a higher one of the gas source orifice arrays and the work-piece deposition surface. Orifices in the higher one of the gas source orifice arrays may spaced an average of 0.2-0.8 times a distance between the higher one of the gas source orifice arrays and the work-piece deposition surface, while orifices in the lower one of the gas source orifice arrays may be spaced an average of 0.1-0.4 times a distance between the higher one of the gas source orifice array and the work-piece deposition surface.	10-20-2011

Nad Karim, Palo Alto, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130141045	ELECTRICALLY RECHARGEABLE, DUAL CHEMISTRY, BATTERY SYSTEM FOR USE IN PLUG-IN OR HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES - An apparatus, method and system are disclosed, relating to a dual-chemistry battery subsystem having different battery chemistries and performance properties, and relating to an algorithm of charging and discharging the battery subsystem. For an EV application, the battery subsystem is a tailored solution that combines two different battery configurations, a first battery configuration and a second battery configuration, to satisfy the unique needs of different driving modes and performance profiles of an EV, such as a typical workday commute versus an occasional extended range trip on the weekend. The present disclosure provides intelligent control and heuristics to maximize useful energy on a wide variety of battery applications.	06-06-2013

Naimul Karim, St. Paul, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100062394	PREFORMED MALLEABLE MULTILAYER DENTAL ARTICLES - A dental article includes an external layer formed of a self-supporting hardenable preformed material having a dental article shape defined by an external layer surface. The external layer defines an interior volume. An interior material is disposed within the interior volume. The interior material is different than the external hardenable preformed material and the interior material has a yield stress value of 100 dyn/cm2 or greater.	03-11-2010

Nozad O. Karim, Chandler, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100127376	SYSTEM AND METHOD TO PROVIDE RF SHIELDING FOR A MEMS MICROPHONE PACKAGE - A semiconductor package has a substrate. An opening is formed through the substrate. A first RF shield is formed around a perimeter of the opening. A first die is attached to the first surface of the substrate and positioned over the opening.	05-27-2010

Omar Karim, Brooklyn, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110173214	CROWDSOURCED MULTI-MEDIA DATA RELATIONSHIPS - The present disclosure describes a data association and retrieval facility. Attribute resources, such as metadata tags, that are not to be rendered along with a file, and content resources, such as annotations and commentary, which are to be rendered along with a file are associated with files, in particular multi-media files. The attribute and content resources may be searched and filtered against, and statistics on of file and resource accesses are tracked. Attribute and content resources may also be aggregated and redistributed. Altogether, these facilities constitute a platform to develop crowd-sourced applications and content packages. Finally, various user interfaces supporting particular applications are disclosed.	07-14-2011

Rezaoul Karim, Medford, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130099693	CIRCUIT FOR FLASH LAMP - A circuit for a gas discharge system includes a pulse forming circuit, a discharge lamp, a circuit for recovering energy from the discharge lamp when a trigger to the lamp is turned off, a high voltage switch between the lamp and ground, and a two-part dissipating circuit across the switch. The system can provide a flat response with highly controllable pulse width.	04-25-2013
20140042342	FLASH LAMPS IN A CONTINUOUS MOTION PROCESS - A system controls a group of flash lamps to provide energy to a work product in a continuous motion processes. The system can identify optimal relationships among various parameters, including the speed of the target material, the physical spacing of the flash lamps, the pulse frequency, and the flash sequence of the lamps. The systems can respond to changes in conditions to automatically adjust parameters. These systems can be applied to design practical sintering, annealing, and/or curing systems.	02-13-2014
20150181714	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTINUOUS FLASH LAMP SINTERING - A flash lamp system for providing at least one continuous flash lamp pulse including at least two stages for sintering. The pulse can include a first portion for a first time period to reach a first peak energy level, and a second portion for a second time period to reach a second peak energy level. The one or more pulses have sufficient energy to sinter the layer of particles such that the printed electronic circuit is conductive.	06-25-2015

Rezaul Karim, Canton, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090076679	METHOD AND APPARATUS TO MONITOR AN OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR DURING OPERATION OF AN ELECTRO-MECHANICAL TRANSMISSION - There is provided a method to monitor a sensing system adapted to monitor an output of an electro-mechanical transmission. This includes monitoring rotational speed of a wheel operatively connected to a driveline operatively connected to the output of the electro-mechanical transmission. A first expected output of the transmission is determined based upon the output of the first sensor. A second expected output of the transmission is determined based upon a rotational speed of a torque-generative device operatively connected to the transmission. The first and second expected outputs and an output of the sensing system adapted to monitor the output of the electro-mechanical transmission are compared.	03-19-2009

Riyez Karim, North Andover, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090148436	ANTIBODY TO GDF8 AND USES THEREOF - The disclosure provides novel molecules related to growth and differentiation factor-8 (GDF8), in particular epitopes specific to GDF8 and other specific antagonists of GDF8 in particular anti-GDF8 antibodies or antigen binding protein or fragment thereof which may inhibit GDF8 activity and signal in vitro and/or in vivo. The disclosure also provides for an immunoassay used to detect and quantitate GDF8. The disclosure also provides methods for diagnosing, preventing, ameliorating, and treating GDF8-associated disorders, e.g., degenerative orders of muscle, bone, and insulin metabolism. Finally, the disclosure provides pharmaceuticals for the treatment of such disorders by using the antibodies, polypeptides, polynucleotides, and vectors of the invention.	06-11-2009
20090285827	ANTAGONIST ANTIBODIES AGAINST GDF-8 AND USES IN TREATMENT OF ALS AND OTHER GDF-8 ASSOCIATED DISORDERS - The disclosure provides novel molecules related to growth and differentiation factor-8 (GDF-8), in particular mouse and humanized antibodies, and antibody fragments, including those that inhibit GDF-8 activity and signaling in vitro and/or in vivo. The disclosure also provides methods for diagnosing, treating, ameliorating, preventing, prognosing, or monitoring degenerative orders of muscle, bone, and insulin metabolism, etc., in particular amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In addition, the disclosure provides pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of such disorders by using the antibodies, polypeptides, polynucleotides, and vectors of the invention.	11-19-2009
20120003212	ANTAGONIST ANTIBODIES AGAINST GDF-8 AND USES IN TREATMENT OF ALS AND OTHER GDF-8 ASSOCIATED DISORDERS - The disclosure provides novel molecules related to growth and differentiation factor-8 (GDF-8), in particular mouse and humanized antibodies, and antibody fragments, including those that inhibit GDF-8 activity and signaling in vitro and/or in vivo. The disclosure also provides methods for diagnosing, treating, ameliorating, preventing, prognosing, or monitoring degenerative orders of muscle, bone, and insulin metabolism, etc., in particular amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In addition, the disclosure provides pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of such disorders by using the antibodies, polypeptides, polynucleotides, and vectors of the invention.	01-05-2012
20120016106	ANTAGONIST ANTIBODIES AGAINST GDF-8 AND USES IN TREATMENT OF ALS AND OTHER GDF-8 ASSOCIATED DISORDERS - The disclosure provides novel molecules related to growth and differentiation factor-8 (GDF-8), in particular mouse and humanized antibodies, and antibody fragments, including those that inhibit GDF-8 activity and signaling in vitro and/or in vivo. The disclosure also provides methods for diagnosing, treating, ameliorating, preventing, prognosing, or monitoring degenerative orders of muscle, bone, and insulin metabolism, etc., in particular amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In addition, the disclosure provides pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of such disorders by using the antibodies, polypeptides, polynucleotides, and vectors of the invention.	01-19-2012
20130156767	METHOD FOR TREATING CACHEXIA USING ANTAGONIST ANTIBODIES AGAINST GDF-8 - The disclosure provides novel molecules related to growth and differentiation factor-8 (GDF-8), in particular mouse and humanized antibodies, and antibody fragments, including those that inhibit GDF-8 activity and signaling in vitro and/or in vivo. The disclosure also provides methods for diagnosing, treating, ameliorating, preventing, prognosing, or monitoring degenerative orders of muscle, bone, and insulin metabolism, etc., in particular amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In addition, the disclosure provides pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of such disorders by using the antibodies, polypeptides, polynucleotides, and vectors of the invention.	06-20-2013
20140023638	ANTIBODY TO GDF8 AND USES THEREOF - The disclosure provides novel molecules related to growth and differentiation factor 8 (GDF8), in particular epitopes specific to GDF8 and other specific antagonists of GDF8 in particular anti GDF8 antibodies or antigen binding protein or fragment thereof which may inhibit GDF8 activity and signal in vitro and/or in vivo. The disclosure also provides for an immunoassay used to detect and quantitate GDF8. The disclosure also provides methods for diagnosing, preventing, ameliorating, and treating GDF8 associated disorders, e.g., degenerative orders of muscle, bone, and insulin metabolism. Finally, the disclosure provides pharmaceuticals for the treatment of such disorders by using the antibodies, polypeptides, polynucleotides, and vectors of the invention.	01-23-2014
20140086920	Antagonist Antibodies against GDF-8 and Uses in Treatment of ALS and Other GDF-8 Associated Disorders - The disclosure provides novel molecules related to growth and differentiation factor-8 (GDF-8), in particular mouse and humanized antibodies, and antibody fragments, including those that inhibit GDF-8 activity and signaling in vitro and/or in vivo. The disclosure also provides methods for diagnosing, treating, ameliorating, preventing, prognosing, or monitoring degenerative orders of muscle, bone, and insulin metabolism, etc., in particular amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In addition, the disclosure provides pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of such disorders by using the antibodies, polypeptides, polynucleotides, and vectors of the invention.	03-27-2014
20150152176	ANTAGONIST ANTIBODIES AGAINST GDF-8 - The disclosure provides novel molecules related to growth and differentiation factor-8 (GDF-8), in particular mouse and humanized antibodies, and antibody fragments, including those that inhibit GDF-8 activity and signaling in vitro and/or in vivo. The disclosure also provides methods for diagnosing, treating, ameliorating, preventing, prognosing, or monitoring degenerative orders of muscle, bone, and insulin metabolism, etc., in particular amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In addition, the disclosure provides pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of such disorders by using the antibodies, polypeptides, polynucleotides, and vectors of the invention.	06-04-2015

Rod M. Karim, San Diego, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130101236	Compressible Pouch with Multiple Collapsible Channels Across Bottom - Compressible reclosable storage containers (e.g., pouches) having a one-way valve disposed along the bottom of the container. In one configuration, the reclosable pouch comprises a receptacle having a storage chamber and a mouth in communication with the storage chamber, and an airtight closure for closing the mouth. The receptacle comprises two walls made of thermoplastic web material, two side seals that include respective marginal portions of the two walls, and a vent that extends from one side seal to the other. The vent comprises a multiplicity of collapsible channels, each channel comprising a respective air inlet in flow communication with the storage chamber and a respective air outlet in flow communication with space external to the pouch. The channels may be formed by a series of zigzag or wave-shaped heat seals or heat seals have other shapes.	04-25-2013
20130108188	Reclosable Pouch with Leakproof Closure and Method of Manufacture	05-02-2013

Saad Karim, Cary, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130031401	Systems, Methods, and Computer Program Products Providing Output Sample Frequency Determinism - A computer-implemented method for performing processing including setting a timer associated with a first processing event, scheduling an expected time for the processing event using wall clock time, at the timer, using the expected time to calculate a delay associated with the timer, performing the first processing event in response to the timer, and setting a subsequent timer to compensate for the delay.	01-31-2013

Sadiyq Karim, Sterling, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100218256	SYSTEM AND METHOD OF INTEGRATING AND MANAGING INFORMATION SYSTEM ASSESSMENTS - A system and method for performing information system assessments, collecting the results, providing an analysis and evaluation of the results to provide a comprehensive and integrated assessment of the information system.	08-26-2010

Samer Karim, Redmond, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100157799	LOAD BALANCING - A method of load balancing data packets at an array is disclosed. The method includes receiving a data packet encoded in a first format at an input of the array. The received data packet is assigned to an assigned element of the array, and the data packet is routed to a device. A message encoded in a second format is received from the device at the array. Information is extracted from a payload portion of the message, and the message is assigned to the assigned element of the array based on the information extracted from the payload portion of the message.	06-24-2010

Samer J. Karim, Kirkland, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100218247	SERVICE ACCESS USING A SERVICE ADDRESS - A method is disclosed that includes assigning a service address to a service of a private network. The service of the private network is accessible, via a gateway, by a client computer. The method also includes turning off duplicate address detection at the gateway. The gateway is associated with a public network address that is different from the service address.	08-26-2010

Shahid Karim, Hattiesburg, MS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100278752	Methods for Detection and Prevention of Tick Infestation and Pathogen Transmission - The invention generally features methods for the prevention and detection of a tick infestation. The present invention also features methods for decreasing the ability of a tick to feed on a subject.	11-04-2010

Shahriar Reza Karim, Old Tappan, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130167010	AUTOMATED GENERATION OF MULTIPLE VERSIONS OF A PUBLICATION - In one embodiment, a method for generating a publication is provided. The method includes determining a template for one or more pages of the publication. A structured document for the publication is generated where the structured document includes entry fields corresponding to the one or more addressable blocks. The structured document is then sent to one or more entities to allow users to input information for different versions of the publication. After the entities enter in information, a structured document is received from each of the plurality of entities. Information in the structured document refers to version information. A design application version of the structured document is then generated from the different structured documents received from the plurality of entities. The plurality of versions of the publication is then automatically generated.	06-27-2013

Syed Karim, Chicago, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080258471	Gravity based power generator - A system and method for a gravity-driven powered generator having at least one envelope filled with a buoyant gas is provided. The gas containing envelope has an escape valve allowing a portion of the buoyant gas within the container to escape. When a critical amount of gas has escaped from the envelope, the envelope descends along a support beam via gravity. The descending envelope is connected to a power generator. A valve on a reservoir containing the buoyant gas is then opened and the gas may refill the envelope. The filled envelope containing the buoyant gas then rises with respect to the outside environment. The rising envelope then ascends along the support beam until a portion of the gas in the envelope is released and the process repeats itself.	10-23-2008

Syed Aftab Karim, Palo Alto, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130184758	Spinal Fixation Method and Apparatus - A spinal stabilization system having a pedicle screw which includes (i) a shaft with external threads and a head segment on one end of the shaft; (ii) a first drive socket positioned in the head segment; (iii) a second drive socket on a shaft end opposite the first drive socket; and (iv) wherein the shaft end opposite the first drive socket has a lesser diameter than the shaft end at the head segment. The system further includes an intervertebral stabilization structure having an elongated body with rotating ring segments attached to each end of the elongated body.	07-18-2013

Syed M. Karim, Lincoln, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090185336	ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURE, AND PANEL ASSEMBLY AND MOUNTING ASSEMBLY THEREFOR - A mounting assembly includes a DIN rail for removably securing a number of electrical switching apparatus such as, for example circuit breakers, to a panel member of an electrical enclosure. First and second mounting members extend outwardly from first and second ends, respectively, of the DIN rail. Each mounting member has at least one lateral protrusion. The first and second mounting members are, for example, a number of first resilient legs and a number of second resilient legs, respectively, each of which is structured to bias a corresponding one of the lateral protrusions into engagement with one of the coupling elements of the panel member. The DIN rail, the number of first resilient legs, and the number of second resilient legs are structured to removably secure the circuit breakers to the panel member of the electrical enclosure, without requiring a number of separate fasteners.	07-23-2009

Tayeb Karim, Somerville, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150199185	System and Method for Providing Online Software Development Services - Access to program code maintained by a first online service is provided to a user device. Access to the program code is provided to a second online service via a network, and information concerning a function performed by the second online service with respect to the program code is provided to the user device. In one embodiment, a selection of the second online service is received from the user device, and access to the program code is provided to the second online service in response to the selection. The function performed by the second online service may comprise a function not provided by the first online service.	07-16-2015

Zia Karim, Sunnyvale, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20160068961	Method and Apparatus For Growing Binary, Ternary and Quaternary Materials on a Substrate - Methods and systems for forming a material on a substrate are provided. Aspects of the methods involve the controlled introduction of a plurality of vapor reactants into a deposition chamber to form a material on the substrate having uniform surface roughness, conformality, thickness and composition. Aspects of the systems include a vapor feed component, a vapor distribution component, a containment component, and a controller configured to operate the systems to carry out the methods.	03-10-2016

Zia Karim, St. Charles, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110215923	ASPIRATING ENVIRONMENTAL SENSOR WITH WEBSERVER AND EMAIL NOTIFICATION - A detector is described. The detector includes one or more environmental sensors that measures a predetermined environmental parameter, a processor that compares the measured parameter with a plurality of threshold values and detects that the measured parameter exceeds one of the plurality of threshold values and constructs a message to a person associated with the exceeded threshold value and an Internet protocol network interface that forwards the constructed message to the person.	09-08-2011

Zia Karim, Saint Charles, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090237242	Remotely Controllable Route Indicating Devices - A flexible audio output device includes control circuits couplable to a communications system and an audio announcement system. The communications system can transmit function specifying parameters to the device. Various forms of directional audio, or verbal messages can be emitted in accordance with received parameters.	09-24-2009